Hail history for Barbour County, AL

Barbour County has 72 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 30, 2002.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 72 since 1967

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 30, 2002

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Barbour County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Barbour County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 72 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 13, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 15, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 5, 2017	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 5, 2017	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 5, 2017	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
May 6, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
March 27, 2011	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Barbour County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 13, 2023 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Nickel size hail reported in Clayton.

December 28, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball size hail fell in and around Clayton and covered the ground in several locations.

April 30, 2002 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A supercell thunderstorm moved across Barbour County producing very large hail and some tree damage. Dime to baseball size hail fell along the path of the storm. Many locations reported accumulations of hail on the ground. Several trees were also blown down and many trees received damage from the large hail. This was the same storm that produced the F0 tornado south of Clayton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	3	19	35	7	2

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Barbour County

Has it ever hailed in Barbour County?

Yes — 72 hail events have been recorded for Barbour County, AL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Barbour County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Barbour County, AL is June 13, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Barbour County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 30, 2002. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Alabama hail history

All 67 Alabama counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.